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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

18

Angler Chief in New Hampshire Spotlight Akered by Gov Dwinnell

New Hampshire Fish and Game Commissioner Ralph G Carpenter drew fire from Gov Lane Dwinell after President Eisenhower visit remarks. Dwinell said Carpenter demanded detailed personal data and a signature for a fishing license and tried to bill $16 per day for conservation officers. Both Republicans, Carpenter has led the agency over 16 years.

Betton Sig . Eisenhower Iy United States New Hampshire Fish and Game Ralph G. Carpenter Lane Dwinell Carpenter Dwinell Dwinnetl

Woman Reaches 102 in Fulton Birthday Cheer

In Fulton Kentucky on December 19 Mrs. Ethel Byrd marked her 102nd birthday soon after saying she is in good health and high spirits. The white haired woman gets around remarkably well and spoke with friends about her milestone.

Fulton, Ky Ethel Byrd

Zone Appeals Board Seeks Full Time Secretary

The Board of Zoning Appeals requests a full time secretary due to rising petitions and anticipated work under new zoning regulations. Current setup has one secretary for both boards, a plan deemed unsatisfactory by Cornelius Ahearn, chairman, who submitted the budget to Town Manager Harry B. Flood. The appeals board budget totals 5973 with 5123 for salary. Planning and Zoning requests 10095 for operating expenses, including 6000 for a Planning engineer and 2785 for a clerk secretary.

Board of Zoning Appeals Cornelius Ahearn Harry B. Flood Appeals Board Zoning and Planning Commission Thomas H. Draper Jeanne Planning Commission Planning and Zoning Commission

Presley fan jailed man for trying to hush

Evansville Indiana December 19 year A Presley fan is jailed for 30 days after attempting to quiet a 10 year old during a police call. Judge Claude Bates sentenced Eugene Roberts on an assault charge. The town plans a community gathering at the Blue Goose Inn in Sparta with high school basketball and alumni game.

Christ‘cooeea Sparta Blue Goose Inn Robert Hudak Christ- Sa Ee Cer- Evansville Ind Eugene Roberts Elvis Presley Claude Bates Plete St. James Parochial Ulrich Dritenbas Joseph Carten Rifle Club Pal Stratford Visiting Nurse Association Alten M. Torgan Board of Education Edwin A. Cox

New Year Event At School Highlights Veteran Birthday

The text notes a New Year's Eve party at a school with about 40 attendees and a Christmas party at West Haven Veterans Hospital hosted by the Stratford Navy Mothers club. Edith Srinaion baked a birthday cake for a veteran and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw will mark a wedding anniversary on Monday.

Persommel Letoy Mance Ai Stratford Navy Mothers Club West Haven Veterans Hospital Shige Sien Edith Srinaion Robert Shaw

Special Christmas Services at Lordship Church

The Rev. Robert L. Meier announces a Sunday program at Lordship Community Church with a 10 30 a m Christmas music service by junior and senior choirs and a 7 01 a m sermon titled What Means These Symbols The carol sing begins at 6 p m on the church portico led by Thomas Evans Soloists are Mrs. James Ferguson and Edward Curtis The Sunday school presents The Christmas Manger at 6 30 p m and will dedicate mittens and money for needy American Indians A social hour follows The public is invited The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church meets Friday at 8 p m at Miss Ethel Wheeler’s home 398 Allyndale Drive with Mrs Lillian O'Donnell co hosta

Lordship Church Robert L. Meier Lordship Community Church Thomas Evans James Ferguson Edward Curtis

Candlelight Service Planned at Grace Lutheran Church

A candlelight service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church on Monday at 11 p.m. Pastor Rev. Paul C. Reisch announced music by the Junior and Senior choirs and congregational carols. The service centers on the Christmas story from the Gospels and the public is invited. Building Needs chair Charles A. Craig said the committee will recess for holidays and resume January 1 at 8 p.m. studying a proposed site for a new senior high school.

Grace Lutheran Church Paul C.reisch Charles A. Craig

Budget requests exceed one million for next year

An advance survey shows department heads may request over 1,000,000 in the coming year. Town Manager Harry B. Flood vows drastic cuts if needed before the budget goes to the Council. Public Works employees plan a Christmas party in Boothe Park Saturday afternoon. A Holy Name church altar boys event is set for 7 PM in the parish hall. The American Legion Auxiliary has cancelled its schedule.

Harry B. Flood Council Public Works Department Lmployes

Roberts accused after confrontation in theater seating

The case involves Roberts charged with grabbing and shoving 10 year old Chain and John Schaefer in a theater show. Schaefer reportedly yelled into Roberts seat and the boy’s father filed the complaint. No injuries were claimed.

Roberts John Schaefer United States Presley Schaefer

Traveler A fixed point on crank shaft travels vast distance

A fixed point on the crank shaft of a standard truck makes about 3,000,000,000 revolutions every 1,000,000 miles and travels a distance around sixteen times that amount in the process.

North Star position unchanged by Earth's rotation

The North Star remains fixed in the sky as the Earth rotates, staying visible from the same spot because it aligns with Earth's axis. The star's rising and setting are not affected by daily rotation.

Earth

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